Congratulations — You’re Getting Married!
So why does it feel so stressful?
You’ve probably:
Spent hours in Facebook groups asking strangers who don’t know your style, your budget, or your priorities
Gotten overwhelmed by venues that “include everything”… except the clarity you actually need
Felt pressure to make everyone happy — guests, family, vendors — while still creating a day that feels like you
Realized that “just go with the flow” isn’t a real plan (and neither is hoping it all magically works out)
And all this — while the world expects you to stay on budget, never mess up, and somehow enjoy the process?
That’s a hard place to be.
That’s why I stepped out of full-service planning and into wedding strategy consulting.
You don’t need someone to take over.
You need someone to help you make smart decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and bring your vision together without the chaos.
I’m Katie Waite
—Your Wedding Strategy Expert. #NotAWeddingPlanner
Wedding consulting for couples who want clarity, not chaos.
Strategic support — so you can plan with confidence and still enjoy your engagement.
Book a consultation that saves you hours of stress — and often thousands of dollars.
Is This Right for You?
No matter the size, style, or budget — if you want to feel clear and confident about your day, you’re in the right place.
I work with couples who are:
✔️ Booking an all-inclusive venue but still want expert support
✔️ Planning parts of the day themselves and need a second set of (experienced) eyes
✔️ Working with a planner or coordinator and want to feel prepared before the handoff
✔️ Managing a multi-location wedding with lots of moving parts
✔️ Focused on intention, flow, and calm — not chaos
Because planning isn’t just about booking vendors. It’s about making sure everything works together — and works for you.
Which best describes your wedding?
DIY or Just getting Started
We’re managing the planning ourselves but want expert guidance and advice to stay on track.
All-Inclusive Venue
We need help in the areas of planning not included in our all-inclusive venue package.
We’ll be a great fit if you:
Want expert support without giving up control of your day
Have a vision but need help making the pieces fit
Value strategy, clarity, and real answers
Are open to suggestions and collaborative problem-solving
Know the right plan can save you serious time, stress, and money
This might not be the right fit if you:
Feel confident ignoring professional advice just to prove a point
Want someone to validate every decision, even when it’s not in your best interest
Aren’t open to suggestions, edits, or collaboration
Expect a full planner or day-of coordinator (that’s not what I do)
Prefer to wing it, argue through it, or delegate without discussion
I’m not here to control your day — I’m here to make it work better.
But that only works when we’re on the same team.
SKIP THE DRAMA. KEEP THE DREAM. I’M YOUR CONSULTANT.
“Katie made everything possible for my dream day. There would’ve been no wedding if it wasn’t for Katie. I was also very impressed with her attention to detail—there was no detail that she wasn’t aware of! I was so impressed with her tireless efforts to make sure everything was how I wanted it.
Thank you, Katie!”
-Erin & Jordan
“Working with Katie made me feel way less stressed and worried about our wedding day. We felt very listened to and cared about as Katie worked hard to make our wedding day dreams come true! I don’t know how we could’ve done it without her!”
-Tanner
“Katie helped make our wedding even better than we could’ve dreamed!! She made sure we could get everything that we wanted and we stayed within the budget we had set!! She is professional, kind, and makes the stressful wedding planning exciting and easy. From organizing the wedding venue and caterers to the decorations and food, Katie made it all turn out so smoothly and so so beautiful! It was so great to work with her!! Can’t recommend her enough!”
-Allyse
“We were beyond thrilled with the results of Katie's services for my daughter's wedding. She was organized, responsive, and attentive to every single detail. She demonstrated an exceptional ability to keep within our budget without compromising on the magic and elegance of my daughter's special day. She exceeded our expectations in every way and made the wedding day unforgettable!”
- Julene (Mother of the Bride)
Love That for You: Smart Wedding Moves
Food for Thought:
At all-inclusive venues, catering is often your biggest expense—knowing this upfront can help you budget wisely.
Pro Move:
The biggest budget mistake couples make? Booking a venue before hiring a wedding planner. A planner can help you choose a venue that truly fits your vision and your budget.
Wedding Wisdom:
Planning your big day is exciting, but it’s also brand new territory. Many DIY couples unknowingly overspend thousands and invest countless hours fixing avoidable mistakes. A little expert guidance goes a long way.
Hi, I’m Katie
—your wedding consultant.
Not a planner. Not a coordinator. Not someone who’s going to take over your day.
Instead, I’m here for the before.
The part where things feel overwhelming.
Where you’re juggling timelines, vendor decisions, family opinions, and that constant question: “Am I doing this right?”
After years in full-service wedding planning, I saw what couples really needed — expert guidance before the chaos. Strategic support that saves time, money, and stress. Honest, grounded advice that helps everything flow better on the day and leading up to it.
Now, I offer consultation-based wedding support for couples who want to stay in charge of their day — but don’t want to figure it all out alone.
I help you make confident decisions, build timelines that actually work, match with vendors and venues that fit your vision and your budget, and avoid the “I wish we had known” moments.
Whether you’ve booked an all-inclusive venue, hired a coordinator, or are planning most of it yourself — I’m here to make sure your plan works.
No pressure. No panic. Just smart support, right when you need it.
Let’s get you clear, calm, and ready to enjoy your day.
